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Ringworm on Scalp (cont.)

Medical Author:
Tuan Dang Nguyen, MD
Coauthor:
Lisandro Irizarry, MD, MPH, FAAEM
Coauthor:
Mai Kim Lai, MD
Medical Editor:
Patrick Taylor, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM

Ringworm on Scalp Treatment

Self-Care at Home

Sometimes, scalp ringworm can heal without treatment, but consulting a doctor is advised. To ensure timely management of the infection, it must be treated with a course of oral antifungal medications. Shaving the scalp is unnecessary.

  • Shampoo with selenium sulfide (2.5%) or zinc pyrithione (1-2%) used 2-3 times weekly at home can help decrease shedding of spores and should be used together with the oral medications. Shampoos containing selenium sulfide include Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, Selsun, Selsun Blue, and Selsun Gold for Women.

  • Oral steroids can also be added for severe inflammatory types of scalp ringworm.

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